New energy efficiency standards have big benefits across the country
New appliance efficiency standards will save U.S. consumers and businesses money and reduce pollution
Standards for household appliances and other products ensure that all new models available for sale meet a minimum efficiency threshold. Covered products range from refrigerators and water heaters to commercial air conditioners and electric motors.
The U.S. Department of Energy has set new or updated standards for about two dozen products during the Biden administration. What benefits will that bring nationally?
Cost savings and pollution reduction in the United States:
Figures are based on average impacts over the next two decades.
Learn more from the Appliance Standards Awareness Project.
Take action to support energy efficiency
Unfortunately, some polluters and their allies are proposing to undo energy efficiency standards for appliances that save energy, save money and save lives. Urge your U.S. senators to oppose these attacks.
Senator: Stand up for energy efficiency
Please oppose attacks on appliance efficiency standards.
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Abe Scarr
State Director, Illinois PIRG; Energy and Utilities Program Director, PIRG
Abe Scarr is the director of Illinois PIRG and is the PIRG Energy and Utilities Program Director. He is a lead advocate in the Illinois Capitol and in the media for stronger consumer protections, utility accountability, and good government. In 2017, Abe led a coalition to pass legislation to implement automatic voter registration in Illinois, winning unanimous support in the Illinois General Assembly for the bill. He has co-authored multiple in-depth reports on Illinois utility policy and leads coalition campaigns to reform the Peoples Gas pipe replacement program. As PIRG's Energy and Utilities Program Director, Abe supports PIRG energy and utility campaigns across the country and leads the national Gas Stoves coalition. He also serves as a board member for the Consumer Federation of America. Abe lives in Chicago, where he enjoys biking, cooking and tending his garden.
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